Bosch Appliances WAS24460UC manual Washing machine, d WARNING d

, Risk of electric shock!

,

Danger

of scalding!

Care

, Danger of explosion!

No solvents!

Warranty

,

Close

water tap!

Unplug from main power supply!

Let sudsy water cool down!

Machine housing,

control panel

Suds discharge

pump

- Wipe with soft, moist cloth.

Set cycle selector Offto,

unplug from power supply.

- Do not use any scouring cleaning agent.

1.

Open service door and remove.

- Remove residues of detergent and cleaning agent immediately.

- Absolutely no cleaning with water jet.

Clean

dispensing

drawer ...

2.

Loosen screws and remove protective foil.

max.

... when there are detergent or fabric softener residues.

3.

Remove emptying hose from the holder.Take off

cap, let

158 F°

sudsy water drain out. Replace cap.

1. Pull out, press dispenser down, completely remove.

Removing dispenser: Press the dispenser up from below with your

finger.

2.

Clean

dispensing

shell

and dispenser with water and brush and dry off.

4.

Carefully unscrew pump cap (remaining water).

3.

Set in

dispenser

and

click in (stick the cylinder on the guide pin).

5.

Clean interior, threads of the pump cap and pump housing (pump impeller

must be able to be turned).

4.Push in dispensing drawer.

Leave dispensing drawer open, so that remaining water can dry.	6.	Replace pump cap and screw on tightly, handle is
		vertical. Replace emptying hose in the holder.
	7.	Screw on protective foil.
	8.	Replace service door and close.

Washing drum

Leave the loading door open so that the drum can dry.

Rust spots - use chlorineLfree cleaner, no steel wool.	To prevent unused detergent from flowing into the outlet during the next wash:
	Pour 1 liter	of water into dispenser II andDrainstartcycle.
Descaling￿No laundry in the machine!
Not necessary if proper amount of detergent used. In case it is needed follow the descaling	Screen	in water supply
agent manufacturer's instructions.

Instructions		in	display		paneldepending	on	model	Release water pressure in the supply hose:
							1.	Close	water tap!
F: 17	Open water tap completely, supply hose kinked / pinched;						2.	Select	desired cyclexcept(	for Spin/Drain ).
							3.	Select Start/Pause. Let cycle run approx. 40			seconds.
	Clean screen -Page>			9; Water pressure too low.
							4.	Set cycle selector toOff. Unplug from main power supply!

F:	18		Oversudsing ->Page 10;
F:	42,	43, 44	Clean pump -Page>	9; Drain	pipe / drain hose	clogged.		Cleaning screen:
			Motor malfunction. Call customer service!				1.
								Remove hose from water faucet.
Other		displays	Turn off machine, wait 5 seconds and turn on again. If the display shows again,					- Rinse the strainers under flowing water.
			call customer service -Page>		13.			- Remove hoses on the rear,
						2.		take out screen with pliers and clean.
								Replace hose and check for leaks.

8 9

What	to	do	if	...
F Water is running out.				- Fasten drain hose correctly / replace.
			- Tighten the screw conniption of the supply hose.

FNo water supply running in-. Start/Pause not selected?

Detergent not rinsed. - Water tap not opened?

-Screen possibly clogged? Clean screenPage-> 9.

-Supply hose kinked or pinched?

	The loading door will not	- Safety function active. Cycle interrupted?Page-> 4.
F open.		- no spin (spin	stop = without final spin) selected?Page->4.
		- Opening only possible using emergency unlock?Page-> 6.
F	Cycle does not start.	Start/Pause-	orFinish	in selected?
		- Loading door	closed?
	Sudsy water is not pumped- Clean pump -Page>			9.
F out.		- Clean drain pipe and/or drain hose.
F drum.Water cannot be seen in		- No malfunction - Water is below visible area.

F Spin results not satisfactory. - Wash small and large items together.

		- Reduced ironing selected?-> Page 5.
		- Selected speed too slow?Page-> 3.
F	Spinning several times.	- No malfunction - Imbalance control system equalizes
		imbalance.
F Dispenser 2 not completely- Remove dispenser. Clean dispenser drawer and dispenser
	rinsed out.	-> Page 8.

F	Odor in washing machine.			- RunCotton Hot	cycle without laundry. Also		use detergent.
	Foam comes out of the		- Too much detergent added?
F
	dispenser drawer.			Mix 1 tablespoon fabric softener with ½ liter water and put
				into disperser II of the dispenser drawer.
			- Too much soap or non - HE soap used?
				Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric conditioner with 1 pt ( ½ liter)
				water and pour into detergent dispenser II.
			- Reduce amount of detergent for next wash cycle.
F	Strong odor, vibrations and - Are machine feet fixed?
	"walking" during	spinning.		Secure machine feet Installation->		instructions	Page. 5
			- Shipping lock removed?
				Remove shipping lock Installation->		instructions	Page. 3
	Display panel /	indicator	- Power outage?
F
	lights do not function during- Fuse blown? Flip / replace fuse.
	operation.		- If the malfunction happens repeatedly, call customer service.
F	Cycle runs longer than usual. - No malfunction - Imbalance control system equalizes
				imbalance by frequent distribution of the wash.
			- No malfunction - Foam control system is active - a rinse
				cycle is turned on.
	Detergent residue on the		- Some phosphateLfree detergents contain water insoluble
F laundry.				residues.
			- Select Refresh or		brush off the	laundry after washing.

Start/Pause blinks very fast- Water level too		high. Adding laundry not possible. If
F and a signal sounds in Pausenecessary close		loading door	immediately.
condition.	- Select Start/Pause to continue		the cycle.
F If a malfunction cannot be repaired by yourself or if a repair is necessary:

-Set cycle selector Offto and remove the plug from main power supply.

-Close water tap and call customer servicePage->13.

10

Important

Safety

instructions

Important

Safety

instructions

Statement

of

warranties

for

Bosch

washing

machines

d WARNING d

- Always follow the fabric care instructions recommended by the clothing manufacturer.

- Do not use the washing machine if it has a worn power cord or loose plug. Contact an authorizedThewarranties provided by BSH Home Appliances ("Bosch") in this Statement of Warranties apply only

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using

service

agent.

to Bosch washing machines sold to the first using purchaser by Bosch or its authorized dealers,

machine, follow basic precautions, including the following:

retailers or service centers in the United States or Canada. The Warranties provided herein are not

- Make sure that all water connections to the washing machine have shutLoff valve(s) and are readily

- BOSCH washers are provided with an Operating, Care and Installation Instructions Manual.

accessible. Close the washing machine water

shutLoff

valve(s) at the

end of each wash day.transferable.

Read and understand all instructions before using the washing machine.

- Check the fill hose connections on a regular basis to ensure that they are tight and not

leaking.

- Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned, washed, soaked, or spotted with gasoline,

1

Year

Full

Limited Warranty

Bosch will repair or replace, free of charge, any component part that proves defective

- Always read and follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the detergent(s), cleaning aid(s), fabric

dry cleaning solvents, other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could

From Date

of

Installation*

under conditions of normal home use, labor and shipping costs included. Warranty

ignite or explode.

softener(s) and static eliminator(s) which you are using. Heed all warnings and precautions.

repair service must be performed by an authorized Bosch Service Center (excluded

- Store all laundry chemicals and aids in a cool dry place according to the manufacturers' instructions.

cosmetic

parts).

- Do not add gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash

of water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

- To reduce the risk of poisoning or chemical burns, keep all cleaning products out of the reach of

children.

2

Year

Limited

Warranty

Bosch will provide replacement parts, free of charge, for any component part that

- Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been

operate

the washing machine if any guards, panels and/or fasteners except transportFromfixingDate of Installation*

proves defective under conditions of normal home use, shipping costs included, labor

- Do

not

used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS

IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been

been

removed.

charges

excluded.

bolts have

used for this length of time, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow out of each faucet for

leaking.

Check the fill hose connections on a regular basis to ensure that they are tight and not

several minutes before using the washing machine. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas.

2

Year

Limited

Warranty

on

Bosch will repair or replace, free of charge, any microprocessor or printed circuit board

As the gas is flammable,

do not smoke or use

- Do not operate the washing machine if parts are missing or broken.

Electronics

that proves defective under conditions of normal home use for the first two years from

an open flame while carrying out this procedure.

- Do

not

bypass

any safety

devices.

From Date

of

Installation*

the date of original installation, labor charges excluded.

- Caused by detergents containing solvents, e.g. stain remover/ items of washing pretreated with

- To avoid floor damage and mold growth, do not let spills or splashes cause standing water around

Warranty

on

Bosch will repair or replace, free of charge, any motor or component part of the motor

solvent naphtha may result in an explosion after being loaded into the washing machine. Before

appliance.

2

Year

Limited

hand thoroughly rinse items of washing by hand.

or under the

Motor

that proves defective under conditions of normal home use for the first two years from

- Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door and the power- Do not operate

this washing machine until you are sure that:

From Date

of

Installation*

the date of original installation, labor charges excluded.

cord/plug.

a. the washing machine has been installed according to the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

b. all water, drain, power and grounding connections are in compliance with all local regulations* Date of installation shall refer to the earlier date the washing machine is installed or ten business days

after the delivery

- Do not reach into the appliance if the wash drum is moving.

and/or

other

applicable regulations

and requirements.

date.

- Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.

- Failure

to

install,

maintain and/or operate the washing machine according to the manufacturer's

- Do not use bleach. Hazardous fumes can form.

instructions

may

result in injury and/or damage.

1.

This warranty does not cover service calls or repairs to correct the installation of the washing

- Check the fill hose connections on a regular basis to ensure that they are tight and not

- Do not tamper with the controls.

leaking.

machine, to provide instructions on the use of your washing machine, to replace house fuses

- Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any service unless specifically- Removing any panel, including the service panel in the front can expose sharp edges and

points,

or correct plumbing or the electric wiring in your home or to repair any washing machine that

electrical connections and hot surfaces.

used in a manner other than what is normal and customary for home use.

recommended in the user maintenance instructions or in published user repair instructions that you

understand and have the skills to carry out.

- To avoid damage to the

door, do not push

against

the door when

moving the

unit. Precautions

In addition, the warranties provided in this Statement exclude any defects or damage arising

- Always unplug the washing machine from the power supply before attempting any service.

should

be

taken

to avoid damage to the floor.

2.

of

from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, improper installation, unauthorized service work,

Disconnect the power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord.

- The water connections should be made and tested before electrical power is applied to the machine.

external forces beyond Bosch's control, such as fire, flood, and other acts of God, or

Notes:

installation not in accordance with local electrical and plumbing codes. Labor charges incurred

- To reduce the risk of fire, clothes, cleaning rags, mop heads and the like which have traces of any

flammable substance, such as vegetable oil, cooking oil, petroleum based oils or distillates, waxes,

IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS and WARNINGS indicated in this manual do not cover a

in the repair or replacement of any washing machine after a period of one year from date of

- The

fats, etc., must not be placed in the washing machine. These items may contain flammable

conditions

which

may occur. Common sense, caution and care must be exercised whe

installation shall not be covered by this warranty.

substances which, even after washing, may smoke or catch fire.

maintaining or operating the washing machine.

3.

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTH

- Do not machine wash fiberglass materials (such as curtains and window coverings that use - Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or the manufacturer about any pro

EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES O

fiberglass materials). Small particles may remain in the washing machine and stick to fabrics inconditions that you do not understand.

MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BOSCH DOES

subsequent wash loads causing skin irritation.

GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS

ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.T

- When children become old enough to operate the appliance, it is legal responsibility of the parents or

will reduceOBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE. CONTACT THE NEAREST BOSCH AUTHORIZED SER

legal guardians to ensure that they are instructed in safe practices by qualified persons.

- This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding

the risk of electric shock

by providing a path of least resistance for

the electric

current. This

CENTER OR CALL 1L800L944L2904 OR WRITE TO:

appliance is equipped with a cord that has an equipmentLgrounding conductor and a grounding

BSH HOME APPLIANCES

- Do not allow children to play on or with appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when

the appliance is used near children.

plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in

accordance

with

all local codes and ordinances.

ATTN. SERVICE

- Keep pets away from the washing machine.

5551

MC FADDEN

AVE.

- Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in electric shock. Connect toHUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92649

- Do not insert/pull out the power plug with wet hands.

individual Branch Circuit. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt

as to

- Do not touch the door if washing at high temperatures.

4.

BE SURE TO PROVIDE YOUR WASHING MACHINE MODEL NUMBER, SERIAL NUMBER,

whether the washer is properly grounded. DO NOT modify the plug provided with the appliance M

PURCHASE DATE , THE SELLER'S NAME AND ADDRESS, DATE PROBLEM OCCURRED,

- Use caution when draining hot water.

if it will

not

fit the outlet have a proper outlet

installed by a qualified

electrician.

EXPLANATION OF PROBLEM, DAYTIME TELEPHONE NUMBER WHERE YOU CAN BE

- Do not climb onto the washing machine and lean on the open door.

- KEEP

THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR

FUTURE

REFERENCE

REACHED AND A COPY OF THE SALES INVOICE.

- Do not sit or stand on the top of the washing machine.

In

case

of

change of ownership, manual should be conveyed with the washer.

- To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, DO NOT use an extension cord or an adapter to

SAVE

THESE

INSTRUCTIONS.

connect the washing machine to the power supply.

- The washing machine must only be used for

its intended purpose.

11

12

13

Washing machine

is

Operating instructions

Read these instructions before switching on the Also follow the separate Installation instructions. Follow the safety instructions on pages 11/12!

en

washing machine!